power saw

power saw
noun
a power tool for cutting wood (Freq. 1)
Syn: ↑saw, ↑sawing machine
Derivationally related forms: ↑saw (for: ↑saw)
Hypernyms: ↑power tool
Hyponyms:
Part Meronyms: ↑tooth

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a saw driven by a motor.
[1955-60]

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power saw,
a saw worked by a motor, not by hand.

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